The condensed holiday schedule is almost over, which means we're close to getting some clarity back in the Premier League. It's clear that there are plenty of players that could use a rest (*cough* Olivier Giroud *cough*), while others are almost back from injuries.

With another quick turnaround before New Year's Day matches, here's the injury list we're looking at for matchweek 20:

Swansea City vs. Manchester CityOut:David Silva will miss out after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season last weekend. Sergio Aguero (calf) may be able to return by the end of January. Micah Richards (hamstring) will try to return before February. Michu (ankle) is out until at least February. Michel Vorm will be out for awhile after having knee surgery earlier this month. Nathan Dyer (ankle) is out until February. Garry Monk remains sidelined with his knee injury.Unlikely to be Fit:Stevan Jovetic is now battling a hamstring injury. Martin Demichelis has a hamstring injury of his own.

Liverpool vs. Hull CityOut:Joe Allen is likely to miss a few weeks after re-aggravating his hip injury last weekend against Chelsea. Jon Flanagan is expected to miss a few weeks with a hamstring injury. Jose Enrique (knee) is a few weeks away. Sebastian Coates (knee) remains a long-term injury. Joe Dudgeon (knee) has started light training and could return within a month or two. Sone Aluko (Achilles) could return before the end of January.Unlikely to be Fit:Mamadou Sakho had to be subbed off during the Chelsea match due to a hamstring injury.Expected to be Fit:Jordan Henderson took a knock in the Chelsea game but manager Brendan Rodgers said he "should be fit." Daniel Sturridge (ankle) is getting closer to a return. Stephen Quinn (hamstring) could make a return.Late Fitness Test:Steven Gerrard (hamstring), Robert Brady (groin)

West Brom vs. NewcastleOut:Ryan Taylor remains out for the long-term with a knee injury.Unlikely to be Fit:Jonas Gutierrez (calf) was supposed to be ready last weekend to face Arsenal but he wasn't deemed fit.Expected to be Fit:Shane Long (calf) failed a late fitness test ahead of last weekend's match against West Ham. Victor Anichebe wasn't able to play last week against West Ham due to a groin injury but is expected to return.

Manchester United vs. TottenhamOut:Paulinho could miss a month after suffering ligament damage in his ankle during last weekend's match against Stoke City. Andros Townsend (hamstring) is still a few weeks away. Jan Vertonghen (ankle) is still a few weeks away from returning. Harry Kane is out with a back injury. Phil Jones is likely out for another week due to his knee injury. Rafael's groin injury continues to hamper him. Nani is probably another week or two away. Marouane Fellaini (wrist) could miss two months.Unlikely to be Fit:Sandro remains sidelined with a calf injury. Younes Kaboul is battling a quad injury himself but could return soon enough. Ryan Giggs left last weekend's match with a hamstring injury. Expected to be Fit:Jermain Defoe (hamstring) could be suiting up for the last time in the Premier League. Wayne Rooney is expected to return from his groin injury. Tuesday update: Rooney did not train Tuesday and will be given a late fitness test.Antonio Valencia returns from his one-match suspension for picking up two yellow cards on Boxing Day.Late Fitness Test:Robin van Persie (thigh) Tuesday update: manager David Moyes said Tuesday that van Persie isn't ready to play yet.